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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rusk

Texas · 5,085 residents · 7.232 sq mi
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Rusk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,370. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,800. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,085
+16%since 1990
from 4,366 in 1990
1990 – 2025
703 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 604 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+8%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rusk
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,370
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,043 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,688
+50%since 1990
from $7,789 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
61.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
38.2% rent
2.0
−10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(3,267)
Black21.6%(944)
Hispanic / Latino4%(176)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(2,384)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(3,121)
Black30%(1,524)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(352)
Asian1%(49)
Diversity Score65.2%(3,313)
65
+19%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+15%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rusk, Texas?

Rusk, Texas has about 5,085 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rusk, Texas?

The typical household in Rusk, Texas earns about $27,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rusk, Texas expensive?

In Rusk, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Rusk, Texas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rusk, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rusk, Texas?

About 21.5% of people in Rusk, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rusk, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rusk, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 719 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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